And as I've mentioned before in other threads, you'll have to keep in mind, that if this Laker team does win a championship, they'll be the youngest LA Laker team to win one. And considering that the LA Lakers have won 9 championships, it gives you some perspective. What we saw in this Houston series illustrates why young teams typically don't usually win championships.

Our regular postseason rotation includes.

Sasha (24)
Shannon (23)
Ariza (23)
Bynum (21)
Farmar (22)

That's 5 players under the age of 25 as part of our postseason rotation. While I do criticize Phil for some of his rotation decisions, he's basically trying to do what no coach in Laker history has ever done.

Playing Fish despite his deficiencies against Brooks involves more than just what's on the surface. Phil knows that veterans are often needed at particular times in the postseason. He doesn't want Fish to lose his playing rhythm.